Aquatic specialist

Internal Number : 57687

Department of Athletics - Aquatics

Responsible for the overall direction and coordination of the comprehensive sport and recreational programming for the Athletics Department.

Employee serves as the Aquatic Supervisor for the Athletics Department. Administrative responsibilities include but are not limited to scheduling, budgeting, budget control, staff selection, and staff and program supervision.

Responsible for troubleshooting, evaluating faculty, staff, and guests skill level, performing corrective actions with respect to the condition of the facility, its equipment, the programming, and planning preventive maintenance.

The position implements and enforces departmental and university policies and procedures. Responsible for hiring, scheduling, and training personnel and working with the appropriate university departments and non-university related groups and individuals in policy formulation with respect to aquatics.

Required to frequently interact with the American Red Cross for certification of staff. Responsible for the provision of all safety measures and compliance with policies and procedures related to administration of an aquatic facility.

Responsible for interpreting and applying NCAA and ACC rules and regulations as well as maintaining Health Codes and OSHA regulations.

Responsible for collecting, depositing, and reporting all facility revenue. Other duties as assigned.

If qualified and interested in a specific job opening as advertised, apply to Florida State University at by May 23,2024.

Applicants are required to complete the online application with all applicable information. Applications must include all work history up to ten years, and education details even if attaching a resume.

This is an A&P position. This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check. Must be able to work a flexible schedule to include evenings and weekends.

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Bachelor's degree in Recreation, Physical Education, or a related field and two years of experience, or a high school diploma or equivalent and experience equal to six years.

• Active / valid Lifeguard with CPR for the Profession Rescuer and Oxygen Administration certification from the Red Cross, or the ability to obtain within 6 months of hire.
• Valid Florida / Georgia driver’s license or the ability to obtain prior to hire

Preferred :

• Lifeguard and CPR for the Professional Rescuer Instructor and / or Instructor Trainer from the Red Cross
• Aquatics Facility Operator or Certified Pool Operator Certification

Last updated : 2024-05-29